Community Contra Dance Returns to Williamstown This Saturday

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — North Berkshire Community Dance will host its monthly contra dance this Saturday, Jan. 10, at the First Congregational Church. 
 
The event, held in the Community Hall at 906 Main Street, offers an evening of traditional New England folk dancing open to families, couples, and individuals.
 
The evening begins with an introductory lesson at 7:15 PM, followed by the main dance from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Liz Nelson will serve as the caller, utilizing "Larks and Robins" role terms.
 
Music for the event will be provided by Spare Parts, a Berkshire-based trio featuring:
  • Bill Matthiesen on piano
  • Liz Stell on flute
  • Eric Buddington on fiddle
Organizers emphasize that contra dancing is a social activity where participants are encouraged to change partners throughout the night; no partner is required to attend.
 
Admission follows a sliding scale of $12 to $20, though the organization maintains a policy that no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Regarding public health, masks are welcome but not required, and the venue will keep windows open for ventilation. Attendees are asked to stay home if they feel unwell.
 
 
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No Contested Town Races Shaping Up in Williamstown

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — With two weeks left to gather signatures on nomination papers, there are no contested elections shaping up for the May 12 town election.
 
And there is one post for which no one has expressed an interest in serving.
 
Two current members of the Select Board have pulled nomination papers to run for seats on the body, the town clerk reported on Tuesday morning.
 
Stephanie Boyd, who is concluding her first three-year term on the five-person body, has taken out nomination papers.
 
Shana Dixon, who was elected last May to fill the final year of an unexpired term, is running for a full three-year term.
 
The board currently has four members after it chose not to appoint a replacement for Jeffrey Johnson last year. The final year of his unexpired term will be determined by voters this spring. So far, the only resident to pull papers for that post is Nate Budington, who serves on the Historical Commission and is that body's representative on the Community Preservation Committee.
 
None of the three potential candidates for the Select Board have returned papers with the required 30 signatures to get a spot on the May ballot.
 
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